Hau'oli Makahiki Hou Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year. Mahalo Nui Loa for supporting Beat of Hawaii's not-for-profit efforts to encourage Hawaii tourism in 2009! Aloha, Rob and Jeff Image: Nativity scene by Hawaii artist and friend Liedeke Bulder and...
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQnhlz8hIfk In case you missed the annual Lights on Rice Christmas parade on Kauai, here's a short video I took to put you in our island style holiday mood. This year's parade took place on December 4, and as always was one of the...
One of the most beautiful places in Hawaii is also the site of much hardship and enforced imprisonment. Those with Hansen’s Disease were called “lepers” and sent to live here, on Molokai's Kalaupapa Peninsula, against their will. They represented all ages, ethnicity and...
There are two hikes I’ll never forget. The first happened 30 years ago when I hiked the Grand Canyon. My second memorable hike occurred last week when I walked the 102 year old Pali trail to Kalaupapa. Kalaupapa is a spiritual place of great beauty and a reminder...
When you drive by the dilapidated Coco Palms resort on Kauai, it’s hard to imagine the magic and style of this once grand property. There’s a story behind its chain link fence and buildings that have given way to termites and rot. And that story is steeped in...
Poipu’s recently opened Galerie 103 redefines the Hawaii art scene. Located at the new Kukui'ula Village, its large space reflects both Kauai’s earthiness and sophistication. The art takes center stage here against an industrial backdrop that features a soothing...
Until this weekend, actress, singer and dancer Mitzi Gaynor had only been on Kauai once before. That visit was over 50 years ago when she was on-island to film South Pacific. Still youthful at 76. “Don’t believe reports that I’m 78,” Mitzi said. She walked on stage...
The Contemporary Museum in Honolulu brings the outdoor world inside with its current exhibit by Japanese artist Yoshihiro Suda; on view through October 18 at TCM's Makiki location. This is far from the normal gallery experience of viewing art on walls. Instead you'll...
Dr. Beach's 2009 Top U.S. beach pick is Kauai's renowned Hanalei Bay. The selection of Hanalei Bay certainly comes as no surprise to us here at Beat of Hawaii, or to our readers. This beautiful crescent-shaped jewel has been our own No. 1 beach year after year. You'll...
The handwriting was on the wall when we toured the Hawaii Maritime Center in April. Faced with a bad economy and low visitor traffic, the museum was closing its doors for the last time at the beginning of May. On our visit there was a somber mood with the final day...
